Johnny West (toy)

Johnny West

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Johnny West action figures were manufactured from 1965 until 1976

The action figure Johnny West, gained top billing with Marx's Toys "Best of the West" toy line. This toy line featured a series of 1/6-scale characters with a western motif that offered a wide range of accessories.

In 1965, the Johnny West figure was introduced and continued to be produced for over ten-years. The original body was molded from caramel-colored hard plastic; however, the head and hands were made from a softer, more pliable "flesh-colored" plastic. The action figure also was fully poseable with fully articulated arms and legs.

The basic Johnny West figure changed little over its lifetime; however, a 'quick-draw' version of the figure was sold in the early 70's, with a different right arm and a lever in the back for drawing a pistol. This version of the figure had a blue-plastic body.

Foreign variations exist of the figure, including a green-bodied Canadian cowboy. Versions have been found with the soft accessories in red and blue.

External links

• - Author of the Encyclopedia Marx Figures, Reference on Marx Action figures
• The Official Marx Toy Museum of Glen Dale, West Virginia
• The Virtual Marx Museum Bud Kovac's tribute to the Marx company
• Stewart's Best of the West Collection
• Johnny West Action Figure Gallery